This program is designed to familiarize participants with principles of instructional methods in teaching Japanese to speakers of languages whose orthography is not kanji-based. It is designed to fit into the programs of majors in a wide variety of fields, including Japanese, education, linguistics, and the social sciences. Candidates may enroll as post-baccalaureate students or while completing undergraduate degree requirements in another field.
Requirements
- Admission to Portland State University.
- Japanese proficiency at the ACTFL Intermediate High level. To discuss your language proficiency, please meet with an advisor listed below.
- Complete 40 credits in the following areas:
- 16 credits in theoretical and applied linguistics (through the departments of World Languages and Literatures or Applied Linguistics)
- 16 credits in Japanese area studies (literature, history, anthropology, etc.)
- 8 credits in TJFL Methods (Jpn 477, Jpn 478)
- All courses used to satisfy certificate course requirements must be graded C or above
Advisors
To discuss your language proficiency, please meet with an advisor.